27 Aug 2018

Upbeat for Monday 27 August

From Upbeat, 11:12 am on 27 August 2018

 

Midday

NZ musical film Upstage has won a top prize at the first Creation International Film Festival in Canada.

Entertainer Michael Nicholas Williams on his film set

Entertainer Michael Nicholas Williams on his film set Photo: Supplied

1pm Five Faves with new NZ Opera GM Thomas de Mallet Burgess

New Zealand Opera has a new General Director in the form of Thomas de Mallet Burgess. His international reputation is built on his ability to bring operas to life. He chooses five of his favourite pieces of music and discusses what NZO will look like under his leadership.

NZ Opera's new General Director Thomas de Mallet Burgess

NZ Opera's new General Director Thomas de Mallet Burgess Photo: Patrick Browne

2pm

Star German violinist Augustin Hadelich plays Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, recorded by RNZ at the Michael Fowler Centre earlier this month.

Augustin Hadelich

Augustin Hadelich Photo: Supplied